OTDT Medical Director Office - Administration Assistant

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Job summary

This role is an exciting opportunity within the Professional Development Team of the Organ and Tissue Donation Directorate (OTDT) at NHSBT. You will undertake a full induction and training programme and receive ongoing development to support you in your role and career ambitions. The role focuses on administration of education and training courses for medical and nursing staff, and day-to-day support for the Professional Development team.

Main duties

• Undertaking administration and clerical duties in support of OTDT, including maintaining records and filing systems
• Inputting data into Excel spreadsheets
• Receiving and making telephone calls and dealing with queries related to education and training courses
• Undertaking routine correspondence
• Booking hotels, travel, and other arrangements
• General office duties such as minute taking, photocopying and scanning documents
• Occasional travel and potential overnight stays (approximately 3–4 times per year)

About you

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of dealing with confidential matters
• Experience of servicing formal meetings
• Experience of using information technology and Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent systems

Qualifications and Training

• NQV Level 3 or equivalent experience in an Office/Administrator post
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing learning and development

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people making a difference to communities across the UK. Our three core values are Caring, Expert and Quality.

What we offer

• Flexible working opportunities where the role allows
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• NHS Pension Scheme (defined benefit)
• Support for learning and development through the Thrive program

Additional details

This position can be based at Barnsley, Bristol Filton or Birmingham Vincent Drive with a mix of hybrid home working. The vacancy closes at 23:59 on Friday 17 October 2025. Interviews are anticipated on 28 October 2025. For informal enquiries, contact Abigail Horne – Senior Business Administrator via email at Abigail.Horne@nhsbt.nhs.uk.